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AtiüADE HOTEL GÜIDE, 



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Strangm fkitiirg |l^tlabílp|ra, 

CONTAININQ AN ACCOUNT OF 

Places of Interest, Public Buildings, Churches, 

Placea of Amusement, and with direc 

tions for Visiting the same. 



BY jf D. teROWN, 

Proprietor of Arcade Hotel. 




PHILA©ELPaiA .' 

KING & BAIRP, PRINTERS, 

607 SANSOM STREET. 

1859. 



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Nos. 605 & 607 CHESTNUT ST., 

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The ííttention of Btrangers visiting tlie City is 
particularly solicited to our immense Stock of 



BOTH FOR 

MEN AND BOYS, 

containing Garments of all tlie various kinds, 
aiid most Fashionable Styles. 
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AECADE HOTEL. 

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J. D. Brown, Proprietor of tlie Arcaüe 
Hotel, presents, with liis compliments, this 
copj of the " Arcade Hotel Guide to Places 
of Interest in Philadelphia," for your accept- 
anee. The gift may appear to you of no 
great valué ; nevertlaeless yon may find it to 
amply repay you for the trouble of a careful 
perusal, particularly if you are visiting Phila- 
delphia for the first time, and are desirous of 
visiting its notable places. It will tell you 
where these places are, how to get to them, 
and what the visit will cost you. 

Your first inquiry will naturally be as to 
the most desirable Hotel to stop at, and the 
answer is as naturally given : " The Aecade 
Hotel." Again, you ask why ? Read the 
following description of the Árcale Hotel, 
and the enumeration of its advantages in 
the sevf ral points of convemence, comfort^ and 
econoiny o ver the other Hotels ; then stop there 
once, and you will never have occasion to re- 
peat the. inquiry. 

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THE ARCADE HOTEL 

Is situated on Cliestnut Street (the fashion- 
able Street of Philadelphia, and whicli is 
lined on botli sides with first-class stores and 
magnificent public buildings), between Sixtli 
and Seventh Streets, and but a half square 
from the State Honse. The building has a 
front on Chestnut Street of 101 feet, and ex- 
tends back 150 feet to Carpenter Street. The 
first story is occupied as stores, and the two 
remaining stories for the purposes of the 
Hotel. There are two avenues passing throngh 
the building, from Chestnut to Carpenter 
Street, and all the chambers (116 in number) 
front on those avenues, making them all 
outside rooms, and capable of thorough ven- 
tilation. They are lighted by extensive sky- 
lights in the roof directly over the avenues. 
The rooms are divided by brick walls, and 
are arched over with brick, 'thus making 
them fire-proof. Steam pipes pass through 
every range of rooms, for the purpose of 
heating them to any temperature that may 
be desired by the occupants. For this, no 
extra charge is made, as at other Hotels, 



wliere tlie rooms are lieated by means of 
stoves or grates ; ñor are the occupants an- 
noyed witli the dirt incident to that mode of 
heatiug. In sliort, the chambers and beds, 
for comfort, safety, and cleanliness, are un- 
surpassed by tliose of any Hotel in Phila- 
delphia. There is a beautiful verandah ex- 
tending the whole length of the building on 
Chestnut Street, and which commands an 
admirable view of that fashionable thorough- 
fare. It is sheltered by an awning, and is a 
most desirable place in warm weather. Mod- 
esty forbids any great laudation of the tahle 
of the Akcade Hotel ; but it may be safely 
remarked, that the Philadelphia market fur- 
nishes the "good things of this life," in as 
great variety and in equal abnndance with 
any market in this country, or indeed in any 
coiintry, the extent of population being con- 
sidered ; that the gentleman who caters for 
the table never buys any thing but the best, 
or less than is necessary to meet the fullest 
wants of all the guests, and that the cooks 
are nnsurpassed in the art de cuisine. This 
may seem a boast, but it is no empty one, 
as any one may pro ve to his satisfaction, who 
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will hreahfast, dÍ7ie, and siip at the AncADE 
Hotel. 

It will be observed tliat tlie building is biit 
tliree stories liigb; and tliat tlie second and 
third stories are tbose nsed as tlie Hotel. It 
followS; tlien, tbat to reacli tlie bigbest rooms 
it is only necessary to mount one fiiglit of 
stairs. Tliis is an important matter, and so 
considered by most travelers. 

The Arcade Hotel is conducted on tbe 
European plan, and is tlie only first-class 
House of the kind in Philadelpliia. To tbose 
wlio may be nnacquainted witli tbis plan, an 
explanation of it is deemed necessary. This 
will be best nnderstood by an illustration. 

Suppose, reader, that yon are a mercbant 
visiting PHladelpbia to pnrcbase goods, and 
contémplate a stay of ten days. If yon stop 
at tbe Girard or any otber Hotel conducted 
as most Hotels are, yon will find yourself 
cbarged at tbe rate of $2 or $2 50 per day 
(all tbe best Hotels on tbe American plan 
cbarge tbe latter price), maldng yonr bilí $25, 
to wbicb may be added cbarges for fire and 
extras, of wbicb latter yon bave no very dis- 
tinot nnderstanding, increasing it from $5 to 



$10, and this, too, when it is quite possible 
yon may have dined and supped witli your 
merchant friends all the time of your stay, 
and only breakfasted at your Hotel. Should 
you Lave stopped at the Aecade Hotel, 
your bilí would not have been nearly as 
large. You would have been charged 50 
cents per day for your room, or for the ten 

days, $5 00 

For your breakfasts, if you had taken 

them 3 75 



Total, $8 75 

Thus you see you would make a very mate- 
rial saving in your expenditures. 

The European ^j?a?i is, to charge a person 
for only what he gets. If you have a room, 
you pay 50 cents per day for it, and if you 
don't choose to take any meáis in the House, 
you have none to pay for. The regular rates 
of charge are, for Eoom, per day, 50 cents ; 
Breakfast, 37J cents ; Dinner, 50 cents ; and 
Supper, 37 J cents. Any one wishing to en- 
gage lodging and full board, may do so at 
$1 50 per day. If the Proprietor cannot 
tenipt you to take your meáis in the House, 



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he will be quite content if you go to one of 
the numerous Eestaurants in tlie immediate 
neigliborhoocl, or among your friends, to get 
them. 

Your next inquiry will be : '^ How am I to 
get to the Arcade Hotel ?" The answer is, 
if you come from the South by the Baltimore 
cars, deliver your baggage-check, if you have 
one, to the baggage-expressman, who will 
bring your trunk to the Hotel for twenty-five 
centSj and will make no mistake in delivering 
it at the proper place. You have only then to 
step from the cars into one of the Omnibusses 
you will find at the Depot, pay a sixpence^ 
and it will set you down at the door. All 
these Omnibusses pass the Arcade Hotel. 
Should you arrive in the morning line, bound 
direct through to New York, retain your 
baggage-check, step into an Ómnibus, ride as 
far as the Arcade Hotel, where you will 
get a good dinner, and then, after resting 
yourself, or looking about you, walk leisurely 
down to the New York boat, which leaves 
Walnut Street Wharf at 2 P. M. Your bag- 
gage will go through without any attention 
from you. 



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If you come in from t"he "West by tTie 
Pennsylvania Central Koad, deliver yonr 
baggage-clieck to the baggage-expressman, 
as before directed ; and as the Depot is at the 
córner of Eleventh and Market Streets, and 
but five squares from the Akcade Hotel, 
you can walk along Eleventh, one sqnare, to 
Chestnut Street, and then down Chestnut to 
the Hotel. Or, if you prefer to ride, get into 
an Eleventh Street Ómnibus, which will set 
you down at the door for sixjoence. 

Should you arrive by the Philadelphia and 
Reading Cars, make the same disposition of 
your baggage as directed in the case of the 
other two lines, unless you prefer to wait a 
half-hour to get your baggage, and then pay 
a hackman 50 or 75 cents to drive you down. 
You will find this mode not only expensive, 
but attended with delay and very great an- 
noyance. Your better way will be to walk 
down Broad to Chestnut Street, where you 
can take an Ómnibus, which will set you 
down at the door for sixpence. Or, if you 
are light of foot as well as light of purse, 
you will find the walk down Chestnut Street 
a pleasant one, and your sixpence in your 



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pocket wlien you get tliere. Another con- 
venient mode of getting from this Depot, is 
to take the Kace Street Passenger Kailroad 
Car to Sixth Street; thence, by tlie Sixth 
Street Eailroad to Chestnut Street. Whole 
cost 011 botli Koads, 10 cents Tlie Cars pass 
every five minutes. 

Passengers by the ISTew York lines are all 
landed at tlie foot of Walnut Street, from 
wliich point up Walnut Street to tlie Ex- 
change is but two minutes' walk ; tliere you 
can take one of tbe numerous Omnibusses 
tbat run out Eigbtli, Nintli or Tentli Streets, 
ida Chestnut Street, wbich will take you to 
tlie Hotel. If you have a carpet-bag or valise 
as your only baggage, take it in your hand ; 
if a trunk, deliver your clieck to tke baggage- 
expressman, and feel perfectly secure in re- 
gard to its delivery at the proper place, in 
good season. The writer has no knowledge 
of their ever having lost a trunk. 

Passengers by the North Pennsylvania 
Eailroad can leave the Cars at Sixth Street, 
and take a Sixth Street Eailroad Car, which 
will carry them to Chestnut Street, within 
half a block of the Arcade Hotp:l, for 5 
cents. 



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It is proper to remark tliat Ladies are not 
accommodated at tlie Arcade Hotel, unless 
it be members of tbe families of patrons of 
tlie House, well known to tbe Proprietor. 
To sucb, a bearty welcome will be given, 
and no pains will be spared to make tbeir 
sojourn agreeable. The arrangements are 
made mainly witli a view to tbe accommo- 
dation of gentlemen only. 

And now, Reader, baving arrived in Phila- 
delpbia, and being fixed in comfortable quar- 
ters, yon want to see all tliat is wortli seeing 
in tbe '' City of Brotberly Love." To tell 
yon of all wonld occupy many more pages 
than tlie Avriter designs this book shall con- 
tain. 

The most prominent, and all that can be 
noticed here, are 

THE STATE HOUSE, 

Located on Chestnut Street, between Fifth and Sixtb, pos- 
sesses interest to every American, as within it is the Hall 
where the JDedaration of Independence was signcd. This 
Hall is preserved with great care, being regarded as "Holy 
Ground." The oíd Bell, with its remarkable prophetic in- 
soription, is to be seen in the Hall, as also portraits of Wash- 
ington, La Fayettc, and nearly all the distinguished men 
of the Revolution. No one can enter this place without 



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experiencing a feeling of the deepest awe, and bis first im- 
pulse wiH be to uncover bis head as be enters. Any Ameri- 
can, who bas cver, for a moment, seriously entertained tbo 
wisb for a dissolution of tbe American Union, sbould visit 
Independence Hall. If be can do so, and not blusb for bis 
treasonable wisb, be is less a patriofc tban he sbould be. A 
janitor is in attendance daily, from tbe Ist of May to tbe 
Ist of October, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.; and from tbe Ist of 
October to tbe Ist of May, from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M., to admit 
visitors wbo desire to pay tbeir devotions at "Freedom's 
sbrine." 

Tbe remaining portion of tbe building, with its wings, is 
occupied by tbe several Courts, and tbe principal Municipal 
Officers, including tbe Mayor, Sberiíf, &o. It is but ono 
minute's walk from tbe AncADE Hotel, wbicb is located in 
the square above, 

THE CUSTOM HOUSE, 

A beautiful marble structure, is located on Chestnut Street, 
below Fiftb. As tbe "Bank of tbe United States," this 
building became faraous during and subsequent to General 
Jackson's Administration. Tbe associations conneoted witb 
it are not all of a pleasing cbaracter. Ifc has, bowever, bis- 
torical and political associations of sufficient interest to 
draw to it many visitors. Two minutes' walk, only, from 
tbe Arcade Hotel. 

THE POST OFFICE 

Is at prcsent located on Dock Street, below Tbird Street, and 
opposite tbe Pbiladelpbia Excbange. It is said, bowever, 
that its location is to be changad to Chestnut Street, above 
Fourtb, adjoining tbe Custom House on tbe West, and witbin 
one and a half blocks of tbe Arcade Hotel, Tbe con- 
tcmplated cbange is a most desirable one; and wben made^ 



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Tvill be hailed with joy by four-fifths of the population of 
tbe city. 

THE PHILADELPHIA EXCHANGE, 

A niarble building, and the resort of Merchants and Stock 
Brokers, is directly opposite tbe Post Office, at tbe córner of 
Third and Walnut Streets. Tbe vicinity of tbis building 
and Tbird Street, as far up as Market, is farailiarly called 
tbe " Coast of Algiers." Stock-jobbers, note-sbavers, and 
speculators collect bere in great numbers daily. Tbe Ex- 
cbange is tbe síarting point of all tbe linea of Omnibusses. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, four squares. 

THE NAVY YARD 

Is situated on the bank of tbe Delaware River, in the oíd 
District of Soutbwark. Tbis is a National Establishment, 
and wiH well repay a visit to it. No tickets are necossary to 
get into the Yard. It niay be reached by a sbort walk from 
the Arcade Hotel to the Excbange, tbence take a Second 
Street Ómnibus, at a cost of tbree cents. 

MOYAMENSING PRISON 

Is located at tbe intersection of Tenth Street and Passayunk 
Road. It is a massive structure, and its interest to strangera 
depends upon bow tbey get there. If it is through the Court 
of Quarter Sessions, tbe visit would be less interesting and 
agreeable than if tbey took a South Ninth Street Ómnibus, 
at tbe door of tbe Arcade Hotel, rodé down there for six- 
pence, and returned tbe same day to dinner. No tickets of . 
admission required from strangers. 

THE GIRARD COLLEGE 

Is situated on the Ridge Road, about one and :: half miles 
from tho State House. Tbis building, erected -i^itb mcans 



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left by the late Stephen Girard, by whom it was also riclily 
endowed, is one of the noblest charities of the land. Stran- 
gers should not fail to pay it a visit. To do this, tickets of 
admission are necessary, and they may be procured gratis by 
application at the office of the Arcade Hotel. 

Omnibusses from the Exchange to the Girard College pass 
the Arcade Hotel, almost every minute during the day. 
Fare, each way, 6i- cents. 

THE EASTERN PENITENTIAUY 

Is situated between Girard College and Fairmount Water 
Works, and but a short distance from either. Visits to this 
Institution (which was erected by the State with the view 
to test the principie of sepárate confinement for the reforma- 
tion of crimináis), if not compuhory, will repay the visiter 
for the trouble of going there ; which will be but trifling, if he 
takes a Girard College or Fairmount Ómnibus at the door 
of the Arcade Hotel. Tickets of admission may be had 
by application to Hon. Richard Vaux, Walnut Street, oppo- 
sito Independence Square. 

FAIRMOUNT WATER WORKS, 

Situated on the Schuylkill, have aworld-wide reputation, and 
a description is unnecessary here. Strangers will be amply 
compensated by a visit to thera, especially iu Summer. Om- 
nibusses for Fairmount pass the Arcade Hotel every few 
rainutes. Fare, either way, 6i cents. 

BLOCKLEY ALMSHOUSE 

Is situated on the west bank of the Schuylkill, below Market 
Street Bridge. Philadelphia boasts many public charities, 
but none so extensive as this. Strangers would do well te 
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tho same time learn how Philadelpbians treat, not only their 
own poor, but the poor of other countries, wbose lot may 
be cast among them. Tho inmates are, for the' most part, 
foreigners. The West Philadelphia Omnibusses, which pass 
the AucADE Hotel at short intervals, "will convey persons to 
Blockley. Fare, Gj cents. No tickets of admission necessary- 

THE MARINE HOSPITAL, 

Erected and maintained by Government, is situated on the 
East bank of the Schuylkill, above Gray's Ferry. This is an 
interesting place to visit in Summer time. To get there, 
take the Gray's Ferry line of Omnibusses, at tho door of the 
Arcade Hotel. Tare, 6^ cents. 

THE UNITED STATES' ARSENAL, 

A short distance below the last-named Institution, is also a 
place of much interest. 

THE UNITED STATES' MINT, 

Situated on Chestnut Street, above Thirteenth, is a place of 
much interest, and will well repay a visit. Here a person 
■who may have but little money himself may feast bis eyes 
on much that belongs to other people. This is the principal 
coining establishment in the United States. The machinery 
used for coining purposes is unsurpassed for beauty of finish 
and accuracy of motion. Visitors are admitted without 
tickets, from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. Gentlemanly ushers are 
always in attendance to show visitors through the establish- 
ment, to view the proeess of converting the staple product 
of California into the finish ed coin. Distant from the Arcade 
Hotel, five minutes walk up Chestnut Street. 

THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, 

Situated on Broad Street, above "Walnut, is another of the 
places of special interest. The collection of insects, birds, 



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beasts and fossil remains contained in this building, is the 
most extensive in the United States. To give an idea of ita 
extent, I wiH mention that it contains 600 varieties of the 
Humming-bird, male and female, making in all 1200 speci- 
mens. Open to visitors in the afternoons of Tuesday and 
Friday. To visit this Institution, take an Ómnibus at the 
door of the Arcade Hotel, ride out Chestnut Street to Broad, 
and walk from that point down Broad Street a half square. 

THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLÜM, 

Córner of Broad and Pine Streets, and but two and a half 
squares below the Academy of Natural Sciences, on the samo 
side of Broad Street, will also well repay a visit. Through 
the admirable system of instruction practiced in this Institu- 
tion, the Deaf and Dumb inmates have learned to use their 
fingers with such facility that they fulfill the oflBce of tongue 
and ears so well, that they are made to almost forget their 
deprivation of the use of those organs. If you have time, 
visit the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Take an Ómnibus at the 
Arcade Hotel, ride out Chestnut to Broad Street, and walk 
down Broad three squares. Open to visitors every Thursday. 

THE BLIND ASYLTJM, 

Córner of Race and Twentioth Streets, is another Institution 
worthy a visit. It is scarcely less interesting than the Deaf 
and Dumb Asylum. Take a Twentieth Street Ómnibus at the 
Arcade Hotel, and it will set you down at the door of the 
Asylum, for 6^ cents. Open to visitors every Wednesday. 

LAUREL HILL CEMETERY, 

One of the most beautiful " Homes of the Dead" in the 
country, is located on the East bank of the Sohuylkill abovo 
Fairmount, and near the Falls of Schuylkill. Here the 
aíFoctionate remembrance of dear departed ones is mani- 
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every hue, watercd by the tears of mourning friends, are 
spread thickly over the graves of the departed, while the 
simple tnarble slab, the obelisk, and the more pretending 
monumeut, in infinite variety, with the ñames of the de° 
parted chiseled thcroon, mark their last resting-place. The 
group of Statuary, by Thom, represen ting Oíd Mortality, 
and Sir Walter Scott, to be seen opposite the principal gate- 
way, is of itself worth a visit to Laurel Hill. Visit this 
beautiful spot in Spring, Summer, or Autumn. To get there, 
tako an Ómnibus at the Arcade Hotel, for Fairmount ; 
thcnce take one of the Steamers that ply on the Schuylkill, 
which will land you at Laurel Hill. Ómnibus fare g'í, and 
Steamboat fare 10 cents. Tickets of admission are neces- 
sary, and may be procurad gratis at the Arcade Hotel. 

THE TREATY MONUMENT, 

Comer of Beach and Hanover Streets, is erected on the 
bank of the Delaware, upon the site of the " Oíd Elm Tree," 
beneath whose branches William Penn, in the year 168], 
founded the State of Pennsylvania, by a treaty of peaco 
with the Indians : " the only treaty," says Voltaire, '' which 
up to that time was not consecrated by oaths, and the only 
one which was never broken." To reach the Monument 
take a Second Street Ómnibus at the Exchange, telling the 
driver to set you down at Hanover Street, where you will 
moet persons who can direct you to the spot. 

CARPElíTEIl'S HALL, 

The building in which tho first Congress held its sessions, 
and where the debates, which led to and produced the Decla- 
ration of Independence, were had, is situated in Carpenter's 
Court, which runs South from Chestnut Street, between 
Third and Fourth Streets. This building derives its interest 
wholly from its associations. It once echoed to the souud 

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of such voices as Washington, Hancock, Adams, Jeffersorí, 
Franklin, and a host of kindred spirits ; whereas, it now re- 
sounds only to tbe " go-ing, go-ing, gone," of the auctioneer, 
and the bang of his hammer. Distan t three minutes' walk 
from the Arcade Hotel, down Chestnut Street. 

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, 

One of the very best Institutions of the kind in the country, 
and in front of which may be seen a fine statue of William 
Penn, presented by his grandson, John Penn, Esq., occupies, 
with the grounds attached, the entire squarc bounded on the 
North by Spruce, West by Ninth, South by Pine, and East 
by Eighth Street. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, five 
minutes' walk up Chestnut to Eighth, and down Eighth to 
Spruce. 

PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL FOR THE 

INSANE. 

Situated on the Haverford Road, West Philadelphia, and near 
the terminus of the West Philadelphia Passenger Railroad. 
This lustitution, erected and supportcd partly by prívate 
donations, and partly by State appropriations, is very exten- 
sive, and admirably adaptad for the purposes for which it is 
iutended. The buildings, though not wholly completed, aro 
large and convenient, and afford accommodation of a superior 
character for the unfortunates, whora God, in his all-wise 
Providence, has afflicted with the loss of reason. The grounds 
attached to the buildings are surrounded by a neát and sub- 
stantial stone •wall. To got there (and a visit wiU repay the 
trouble), take a Car of the West Philadelphia Passenger Rail- 
way on Market Street; proceed to the terminus of the Road, 
and ask there to be directed to the gate, distant only one or 
two hundred yards. The cost wiH be 10 cents to go and 
return. No tickets are required : a simple application at tho 
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THE LOXLEY HOUSE, 

Froin whosc gallery the celebrated Whitefield poured forth 
his burning eloquence, to large and wondering audiences in 
the Street, is situated at the junction of Little Dock and 
Second Streets. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, fivo 
minutes' walk. 

WILLIAM PENIÍ'S RESIDENCE, 

Córner of Norris's Alley and Second Street, below Chestnut, 
and nearly opposite the Bank of Pennsylvania, still stands. 
As a relie of the olden times, it is worthy a visit. It is near 
the Exchange, and but a fcw minutes' walk from the Arcade 
Hotel. 

CHRIST CHTJRCH, 

In which there is a chime of Bells, that have hung there for 
over a century, and where General Washington worshiped 
while a resident of Philadelphia, is situated on Second 
Street, above Market. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, 
six squares. 

FRANKLIN'S GRAVE 

May be seen at the North-west córner of Christ Church 
Burying-ground, córner Fifth and Arch Streets. No monu- 
ment has been erected to mark the last resting-place of the 
great American Philosopher, though many offers have been 
made, by those who reveré his memory, to eroct one of an 
imposing character ; but they have all been refused by the 
custodians of his remains, who prefer the simple slab, with 
its equally simple inscription : " Benjamín and Deborah 
Franklin," with date of their death, respectively, as more in 
barmony with his modest and unpretending character. 

A portion of the wall of the Graveyard has been removed, 
and its place supplied with a neat Iron Railing, in order to 
afford all, who may desire, to have a view of his Grave. 



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WASHINGTON SaiTARE, 

Bounded oa the North by Walnut, on the East by Sixthj 
aud South and West by Washington Street, is a place of 
exquisite beauty in Spring and Summer, when it is open to 
visitors. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, one square down 
Seventh Street. 

INDEPENDENCE SaUARE 

Is located at the North-east angle of Washington Square. 
All large political meetings are held in this Square; and it is 
the place where the excessive patriotism of both " Oíd Fogy- 
j.3m" and '-'Young America" finds vent. Some aspirant for 
political honors, in the Democratic ranks, mvariably reads 
the Declaration of Independence here on the Fourth of July, 
while olhers givc specimens of Fourth-of- July oratory. One 
square from the Arcade Hotel. 

Kittenhouso Square, Comer of Walnut and 18th Streets, 
Logan Square, Córner of Race and 18th Streets, 
Franklin Square, Comer of Race and 6tli Streets, 
Penn Square, Córner of Broad. and Market Streets, 
Are all beautiful spots in Spring and Summer; and the 
furthest of them may be reached in fifteen minutes, from 
the Arcade Hotel, either on foot, or by Ómnibus for ^\ 
cents. 

THE UNIVEESITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 

In Ninth, above Chesnut Street, is but two squares from tho 
Arcade Hotel. 

THE JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE, 

lu Tenth Street, above Walnut, is four squares from tho 
Arcade Hotel. 

The reputation of these two Institutions is such that 
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sary. Any man may be proud to hold a diploma from either ; 
as they rank second to no Medical Schools in this Country 
or in Europe. Their proximity to the Arcade Hotel makes 
tbe latter a desirable stopping-place for Students. 

ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS 

Is located in Chestnut Street, above Tenth, North side. At 
tbis Institution all the best Paintings, the production of both 
American and Foreign Artists, are exhibited. The price of 
admission is 25 cents. Open from 9 A. M. until 4 P. M. 
ordinarilj'. During the regular Annual Exhibition, it is open 
also in the Evening. 

BANKS. 

Farmers' and Mechanics', Chestnut Street, above Fourth. 

Philadelpbia, Soutb-west córner of Fourth and Chestnut. 

Western, South-west córner of Fourth and Chestnut. 

Cütnmercial, Chestnut, above Third, South side. 

Bank of North America, Chestnut, above Third, North 
side. 

Bank of Commerce, Chestnut Street, belo-w Third, North 
side. 

Mechanics' Bank, Third Street, below Market, West side. 

Girard Bank, Third, below Chestnut, West side. 

Bank of Pennsylvania, Second Street, below Chestnut, 
West side. (Exploded.) 

Tradesman's Bank, South-west comer of Second and 
Spruce Street?. 

Southwark Bank, Second Street, below South, West side. 

City Bank, Sixtb Street, above Market, West side. 

Bank of Penn Township, North-west comer of Sixth and 
Vine Streets. 

Kensington Bank, comer of Beacb ana Maiden Street?, 
Kensington. 



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Bank of Northern Liberties, North side of Vine near Third 
Street. 

Consolidation Bank, Third, above Wood Street. 

Manufacturers' and Mechanics' Bank, North-west córner 
of Third and Vine Streets. 

Corn Exchange Bank, North-east córner of Second and 
Chestnut Streets. 

Commonwealth Bank (Philadelphia Bank Building), Chest- 
nut, above Fourth Street, South side. 

Nearly all the Banks are Tvithin five minutes' walk of the 
AncADE Hotel. The Brokers' Offices are to be found on 
Third Street, above Chestnut, and but three squares from the 
Arcade Hotel. 

CHURCHES. 

The following Churches are accessible by an easy walk 
from the Arcade Hotel ; 

Presbyterian. 

First Pre8hijterian (N. S.), Bev. Albert Earnes, Pastor, 
South side of Washington Square. Open every Sabbath 
Morning and Afternoon, at the usual hour. Public Lecture 
every Wednesday Evening. Prayer-meetings, Saturday and 
Sunday Evenings. Two squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

Second Presbyterian ChurcJi (N. S.), Rev. Charles W. 
Shields, Pastor, Seventh Street, below Arch. Distant from 
the Arcade Hotel, two and a half squares. 

Third Presbyterian Chtirch (N. S.), Rev. Thomas Brainerd, 
D. D., Pastor, córner of Fourth and Pine Streets. Evening 
Service on the first Sabbath of each month. On the occur- 
rence of an Evening service, the Afternoon service is omitted. 
Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. Distant from the 
Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

Si.vth Presbyterian Church (O. S.),, Rev. Joseph H. Jones, 



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D.D., Pastor, Spruce Street, below Sixtb, South side. Open 
in the Evening of tho Third Sabbath of each month. When 
open in tho Evening, theAfternoon service is omitted. Pub- 
lic Lecture every "Wednesday Eveuing. Three squares from 
the Arcade Hotel. 

Tenth Preahyterian Church (O. S.), Rev. Henry A. Board- 
man, D.D., Pastor, North-east córner of Twelfth and "Walnut 
Streets. Open in the Evening of the last Sabbath of the 
inonth. On the occurrence of the Evening service, the After- 
noon service is omitted. Public Lecture every Wednesday 
Evening, at 7¿ o'clock in Winter, and 8 o'clock in Summer. 
Six squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

Eeformed Preshyterian, Rev. T. W. J. Wylie, Pastor, 
Broad, below Spruce Street. 

Calvary Church (Presbyterian, N. S.), Rev. John Jenkins, 
Pastor, Fifteenth and Locust, one square West of Broad, 
below Waluut. Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, niño squares. 

Árch Street CJiurch (Presbyterian, O. S.), Rev. Charles 
Wadsworth, Pastor, South side of Arch Street above Tenth. 
Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. 

Clinton Street Church (Presbyterian, N. S.), Rev. Henry 
S. Darling, córner of Tenth and Clinton Streets. Evening 
service on the fourth Sunday of each month, and on that 
day, Afternoon service is omitted. Public Lecture on Wed- 
nesday Evening of each week. Five squares from the Arcade 
Hotel. 

Broad Street Church (Independent), Rev. John Chamberí, 
Pastor, comer of Broad and George Streets. 'Open every 
Sabbath at lOJ A. M., and 3i P. M. 

Episcopal. 

Christ Church, (Episcopal), Rev. Benjamín Dorr, D. D., 
Rector, Second Street, above Market. Open every Sabbath 



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morning and afternoon at the usual hours ; and for morning 
prayors, every Wednesday and Friday, at 11 A. M. Distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

St. Peter's Chnrch (Episcopal), Rev. W. H. Odcnbeimer, 
Rector, comer of Third and Pine Streets. Divine service 
every Sunday morning throughout the year, at 10^ A. M. ; 
and in the afternoon, 
from Ist of October to the Ist of April, at 3^ P. M. 

" Ist of April to the Ist of October, " 4 " 
On Second Sunday in January, April, and October, at ÍJ P. M. 
lu June, at 8 P. M. 

Open daily, at 9 A. M. ; and every Friday, from Advent 
to Easter, at 12 M. 

In Winter, Jan., Feb., Nov., and Dec, at 4 P. M. 

" Spring and Fall, March, April, Sept., Oct., " 5 " 
" Summer, May, June, July, August, " 6 " 

St. Stephen^s Chnrch (Episcopal), Rev. Henry W. Ducachet, 
D. D ., Rector, Tenth, above Chestnut, East side. Divine 
scrvice every Sunday morning throughout the year, at lOJ 
A. M. ; and in the afternoon, 
from Ist of October to the Ist of March, at 3^ P. M. 

" Ist of March to the Ist of June, « 4 " 

" Ist of June to the Ist of October, « 5 " 
Occasional services are held at night, but not statedly. Com- 
munion service on the first Sunday of each month, and on 
Iligh Festival Days, — Several pieces of Statuary, of very 
superior execution, sculpturod in marble, may be seen in 
this Church, by application to the Sexton, every Sabbath 
morning, except on the occasion of Communion service. 
Distant from the Arcade Hotel, three squares. 

Sf.Faid's Church (Episcopal), Rev. Richard Newton, D.D., 
Pastor, Third Street, below Walnut, East side. Communion 
on the third Sunday of each month. The Afternoon servico 
is omitted on that day, and the Church is open in the Even- 



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ing. Public Lecture every Wednesday Evcning. Disíant 
frooi the Arcade Hotel, five squares. 

St. James' Church (Episcopal), Rev, Henry J. Morton, D. D., 
Rector, Seventh Street, above Market. Opea every Sabbath 
Morning and Afternoon, at thc usual bours. Two squares 
from tbe Arcade Hotel. 

St. Andrew'a Church (Episcopal), Rev. TV. B. Stevens, D. D,, 
Rector, Eigbth, above Spruce Street, West side. Service in 
tbe Evening of the Jírst Sunday in eacb montb. Distaut 
from tbe Arcade Hotel, tbree squares. 

Baptist. 

FIfth Baptist Church, Sansom Street, above Eightb. Pub- 
lic Lecture every "Wednesday Evening. Distant from the 
Arcade Hotel, two squares. 

Sjjruce Street Baptist Church, Rov. J. Wheaton Smith, 
Pastor. Public Lecture every Wednesday Evening. Dis- 
tant from tbe Arcade Hotel, four squares. 

Both open at tbe usual bours, Morning and Evening. 

Román Catholic. 

St. Augustines, Rev. P. Moriarty, Pastor, Fourth Street, 
opposite New, between Race and Vine. Six squares from 
the Arcade Hotel. 

St. Joscph's, Rev. J. J. Barbelin, Pastor, Willing's Alley, 
below Fourth Street. Four squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

St. Man/s, Rev. George Stobol, Pastor, Fourth Street, 
bclow Walnut. Four squares from the Arcade Hotel. 

St. John's, Rev. Edward J. Sourin, Pastor, Thirteenth 
Street, above Chestnut. Six squares from thc Arcade 
Hotel. 

Methodist. 

St. George's, Fourth, below New Street. (Pastors changa.) 
Trinity, Eightb, above Race. (Pastors change.) 

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Dutch Reformed. 

First, Crown, above Race Street, Rev. A. A. Willit?. 
Second, Seventh, above Brown Street, Rev. J. F. Berg. 
Third, Tenth and Filbert Streets, Rev. W. J. R. Taylor. 
Service every Sabbath Morning, at the usual hour. 

Germán Reformed. 

FÍ7'st, Race, below Fourth Street, Rev. J. H. A. Bom- 
berger, D.D. 

Lutheran. 

St. Ifiehael's, Fifth and Appletree Alley, Rev. C. R. 
Demme. Evening service every other Sunday, commencing 
vrith second Sunday in January, 1856. 

Zion, Fourth and Cherry Streets, Rev. G. A. Reichert. 

St. Maitheio's, New, beloTv Fourth Street, Rev. E. M. Hutter. 
Open at 10 A. M., and 7i P. M. 

St. JoJin's, Race, above Fifth Street, Rev. P. F. Mayer. 

Universalist Churches. 

First Churck, Lombard, above Fourth Street, Rev. Abel 
C. Thomas, Pastor. 

Second Church, Eighth, above Noble Street, Rev. Richard 
Eddy, Pastor. 

Church of the Messtah, Locust, below Broad Street, Rev. 
H. Bacon, Pastor. Service every Sunday, at lOi A. M. ; 
and in the Evening, at the usual hour. 

Friends' Meetins^. 

Meetincj House, Cherry, below Fifth Street. Open at 10 
A. M., and 7 P. M. 



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Mceting Houses, South-east córner of Fourth arnl Areh 
Streets; Washington Square, below Walnut ; Twelfth, l)elow 
Market; North-east comer of Ninth and Spruce. All open 
at the same bours, viz. : 
10 A. M. and 3i P. M., in Winter,- and 
lÜ « " 4 « in Summer. 

TJnitarian. 

First, Tentli and Locust Streets, Rev. W. H. Furness, 
D, D. Open l'or Divine Service every Sabbath morning at 
the usual hour. 

The Morning Service, in almost all the Churches, com- 
mences at lOi o'clock; the Afternoon Service at 3Í in Win- 
ter, and 4 o'clock in Summer. 



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PLACES OF AMITSEMENT. 

Académy of Music. — Located at the Soutt-west comer of 
Bioacl and Locust Streets. This building, recently erected 
by a Joint Stock Company, and first opened, under the 
manageinent of Mr. E. A. Marshall, for Operatic representa- 
tions, is, in its interior arrangements, probably the most 
beautiful building in the United States, or, indeed, on this 
Continent. The house is large, and is fittod up in truly 
gorgeous style; while the scenery, by Heister, is unequaled 
in cxecution, so true to Nature is every scene presented. To 
see the house itself is worth, to a stranger, the full pricc 
usually charged for admission to the Opera. 

The Opera has becn more successful in Philadelphia than 
in any other city of the Union, owing, in part, to the mag- 
nificence and thorough adaptation of this superb building 
to such representations ; but more, perhaps, to the superior 
musical taste of the citizens and those who ai'c connected 
with the city in its business relations. Distant ten minutes' 
walk from the Akcade Hotel, out Chestnut Street. 

Walnut Street Theatre. — This Theatre is situated at the 
comer of Ninth and Walnut Streets. Mrs. D. P. Bowers is 
the present Lessee and Manageress. The known professional 
ability of Mrs. BoTVors would render any eulogy of her en- 
tirely superfluous. With a keeu appreciation of "what is 
dcmanded by an intclligent and fashionablo audience, she 
caters successfully for their amusement. The entertainments 
are given by a powerful Stock Company — the " Star" prin- 
cipie being repudiated — whieh has met with the approval of 
the Theatre-going public ; henee, the "Walnut has become a 
favorito place of resort to amusement-seekers. The Theatre 
has beon thoroughly renovated and refitted during the past 
Summer. Distant from the Arcade Hohel, three squares, 
up Chestnut to Ninth Street; thence down Ninth to Walnut 
Street. 



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ArcJi Street Theaírc—Tho Arcli Street Tlieatre is situatcd 
on Arch Street, above Sixth, North side. Messrs. Wheatley 
and Clarke are the prosent Lessees and Managers. Botli 
thcse gentlemen are actors of acknowledged ability ; and by 
the exercise of good judgment, in tbe engagement of an 
unrivaled Stock Company, and taste in the selection of plays, 
they have rendered " The Arch" one of the most popular 
places of amusement in Philadelphia. With the lovcrs of 
the Drama, Messrs. Wheatley and Clarke enjoy a high repu- 
tation, both as actors and gentlemen, -which is a guarantee 
to those seekiug amusements of this kind, that their expecta- 
tions will not be disappointed at " The Arch." Distant from 
the Arcade Hotel, two squares, up Sixth Street. 

Savford's Opera Hoiise. — Sanford's — the inimitable " San- 
ford's" — is situated on Eleventh Street, below Market. This 
Troupe, unequaled in the country as Serenaders, give nightly 
performances, as above. Sanford has produced burlesques 
on many of the popular Operas of the day, and which with 
the aid of his unequaled Troupe, he presenta to an appre- 
ciative and highly-amused audienee every night. To get rid 
of a fit of the blues, we unhesitatingly proscribe a dose of 
" Sanford's." Two good things are done at this house : the 
people are amused; and when hunger presses the poor, bread 
may be found at Sanford's. 

National Circits, Walnut Street, between Eighth and 
Ninth Streets. This establishment, always popular as a 
Circus, will be undor the management of L. B. Lent during 
the coraing Winter. Mr. Lent, in his advertisement, prom- 
ises all that may be necessary in the way of attraction to 
Eustain his reputation as a Manager, during his connection 
with Gen. Welch. The House has recently undergone a 
complete renovation. Distant from the Arcadr Hotel, two- 
and-a-half squares, up Chestnut to Eighth; thenee, down 
Eighth to "Walnut, and up Walnut, half a squarc. 

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Concert Hall, Chestnut Street, abovc Tvvelftb. This is an 
clegaut room, and well-adapted for Concerts and Lectures; 
for which purposes it is almost constantly in use. Disíant 
from, the Arcade Hotel, five squares, up Chestnut Street. 

Ciiy líuseiim, or Germán Theatre, is situated in Callowhill 
Street, below Fifth. Tho performances at this house, we 
are told, ar^ of a very creditable character, but are all given 
in the language of *' Vaderland;" henee, we, not under- 
standing Germán, have no opinión of our ovvn, but expresa 
that of others. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, six squai'os. 

Ilusical Fund Hall, Locust Street, above Eighth. The 
architect, in the construction of this building, has shown his 
thorougli knowledge of the Science of Acoustics, and has 
furnished, for the purpose of Concerts, one of the finest Halls 
in the country. Jenny Lind, and other noted singera, have 
chosen it in j)reference to any other Hall. The former pro- 
nounced it the best room for the human voice she had ever 
sang in. The Hall is much used for Concerts, Public Meet- 
ings, and Lectures. Distant from the Arcade Hotel, three 
squares. 

Asscmhhj Buildings, córner Tenth and Chestnut Streets. 
The Hall, in this Building, is a large and fine one, designcd 
for Concerts, Exhibitions of Panoramas, Slc, for which pur- 
pose it is in almost constant use. Distant froqi the Arcade 
Hotel, three squares, up Chestnut Street. 

Academy of Arts and Sciences. — This building, situated on 
Chestnut, above Tenth, is used for the exhibition of Works of 
Art. The finest Paintings, by both foreign and native Artists, 
are exhibited here. There is also a fine collection of beauti- 
ful Statuary, constantly on exhibition. A few hours spent 
in this building will araply repay tho visitor who has taste 
for Works of Art. Prico of admission, 25 cents. Distant 
from the Arcade Hotel, three squares, up Chestnut Street. 



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3Jasontc líaU.—Th'is Building, erectod by thc Fraternity of 
Masons, a few ycars ago, at a cost exceeding $100,000, is 
situated on Chestnut Street, betwoen Sevonth and Eio'hth 
OU0 square from the Arcade Hotel, ¡s one of the most 
beautiful structures in the city. We cannot go into an 
elabórate description of it here. We can only say to our 
visiting Brethren, that while the exterior presents an impos- 
ing appearance, the interior, especially the Grand Lodge 
Room, Í3 the most elaboratoly-decorated and beautiful room 
on the continent. Some one of the Lodges meets every 
ovening in the Hall, where all visitiag Brethren are heartily 
welcomed, who have with thcm the key to uulock its doors. 

Odd Felloics' Hall, Sixth and Haines Street. This is a 
fine Building, and well adapted for the purposes for which 
it was intended. One or more Lodges meet here every even- 
ing, so that visitors having the open-sesame may have an 
opportunity of visiting their Brethren any evening. Dis- 
íant from the Arcade Hotel, three squares, up Sixth 
Street. 

Accurate time talles of all tiie Eailroad 
and Steamboat lines are kept at the office of 
the Aecade Hotel. 

Tlie frequent changes made in the time of 
departure of the severa! lines, renders their 
pnblication in a work of this kind impracti- 
cable, as, on the occurrence of a change, the 
book would mislead those who consulted it. 

In conclusión, the writer woiild advise 
young men, inexperienced in the world, and 
who are for the first time entering a large 



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City (and he would not presume to oífer 
advice or counsel to any others) to be cau- 
tious in forming acquaintances ; to beware 
of genteelly dressed young men, who seek 
tlieir friendship and confidence, under pre- 
tense of liaving seen tliem somewhere before, 
or wbo claim to have been acquainted with 
a brother, a fatber, or some otlier relative. 
These gentry, in nine cases out of ten, are 
sharpers, and seek a victim on whom to play 
oíf the " ball game" or tlie " stuffed pocket- 
book." If you don't know wliat the '' ball 
game" and the '' stufíed pocket-book" means, 
inquire of your landlord or some intimate 
friend, who will enlighten you in regard to 
both. 

This advice is deemed necessary, from the 
fact that the operators of these games find 
victim s nearly every week. 

1^^ The Advertisements to be found in 
this book are worthy the attention of the 
reader. The advertisers are among the most 
respectable merchants of this city, and the 
goods they ofíer for sale will alivays be found 
precisely as represented. The number per- 
mitted to go into the book has been limited, 
and confined to first-class houses. 



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